Daptomycin Flashcards
1
Q
moa of daptomycin
A
Bactericidal→ binds to cell membrane causing depolarization & rapid cell death
2
Q
uses of daptomycin
A
used as alternative to Quinopristin/ Daflopristin & linezolid in MRSA & VRE (Vancomycin resistant enterococci e.g. E.faecium & faecalis).
Used in right-sided endocarditis.
*Indicated for ttt of complicated skin infections caused by S. aureus.
3
Q
contra indication of daptomycin
A
Not used with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statins) → Muscle toxicity.
4
Q
which disease treatment should daptomycin never be used for
A
pneumonia(inactivated by pulm surfactants)
